Packet handling apparatus
US4274530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/5154
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Packet handling apparatus includes a conveyor for moving packets in line from a delivery station and a reversible accumulator for receiving batches of packets from or returning batches to the conveyor according to whether supply exceeds demand or vice versa. Gates for supplying movement of packets on the conveyor are provided at the exit from and entry to the accumulator. The conveyor section adjacent the accumulator is separately drivable so that it may be temporarily stopped to create a gap between packets for insertion of the exit gate prior to transferring a batch of packets to the accumulator. Guides may be provided upstream and downstream of the accumulator for moving packets from a flat to an upright condition and vice versa, respectively.
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